Shuttle Services
ID: 36C25725Q0331Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)ARLINGTON, TX, 76006, USA

NAICS

All Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485999)

PSC

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: OTHER (V129)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e591556acab546cb864f2d706eadd17d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the Network Contracting Office 17, is seeking qualified vendors to provide shuttle services for veterans, their families, and staff across the North Texas Health Care Campuses. The procurement aims to establish a reliable transportation solution with multiple shuttle routes operating primarily on weekdays between 5:30 AM and 6:30 PM, enhancing the healthcare experience for veterans while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. This initiative is particularly focused on engaging Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and other socio-economically disadvantaged small businesses, with the contract anticipated to run from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, and includes four optional one-year extensions. Interested parties must submit their qualifications and relevant company information by March 4, 2025, and can contact Stephanie Reeves at stephanie.reeves@va.gov or Francisco Mendoza at francisco.mendoza@va.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Reeves
    stephanie.reeves@va.gov
    Francisco Mendoza
    francisco.mendoza@va.gov
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    S02_SSN_36C25725Q0331.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs - Network Contracting Office 17 issued a Sources Sought Notice (36C25725Q0331) for market research regarding Shuttle Services in the North Texas Health Care Campuses. This notice targets Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and various socio-economically disadvantaged small businesses to gauge their interest and qualifications in providing shuttle transportation for veterans, their families, and staff. The anticipated period for the contract ranges from May 15, 2025, to May 14, 2026, with four optional one-year extensions. The scope includes multiple shuttle routes operating primarily between 5:30 AM and 6:30 PM on weekdays, serving three campuses in Dallas and Fort Worth. Interested parties are invited to submit their qualifications, company details, and previous contract information by the deadline of March 4, 2025. The document emphasizes adherence to safety, uniform standards, and required training for contractors and their personnel. It underlines the importance of providing quality transportation services to enhance veterans' healthcare experiences while maintaining compliance with federal guidelines. The government's aim is to explore potential partnerships to improve shuttle services and ensure veterans receive adequate transportation support.
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